Fort Lauderdale is located in the east-central portion of Broward County, Florida approximately 23 miles north of Miami and 42 miles south of Palm Beach. The City shares boundaries with nine other municipalities, as well as unincorporated areas of the County. Encompassing more than 33 square miles, Fort Lauderdale is the seventh largest city in Florida and the largest of Broward County’s 30 municipalities.
Fort Lauderdale is most known for its beautiful beaches, where you are able to enjoy the sun and friends. Las Olas is great place to enjoy the Fort Lauderdale nightlife, with amazing restaurants, great shops, and a relaxing atmosphere.
An advantageous economic climate is helping the City of Fort Lauderdale establish itself as a world-class international business center and one of the most desirable locations for new, expanding or relocating businesses. Once known strictly as a tourism-based economy, Fort Lauderdale now supports a diverse range of industries, including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high technology, avionics/aerospace, film and television production.
Fort Lauderdale also offers an outstanding quality of life, highlighted by a semi-tropical climate, rich natural beauty and array of cultural, entertainment and educational amenities. Blessed with over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean breezes, world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach offers premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. The picturesque Riverwalk serves as the cornerstone of the City's arts, science, cultural and historic district which features the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science, Museum of Art and Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum. Las Olas Boulevard has gained international acclaim as Fort Lauderdale's centerpiece of fashion, fine dining and entertainment. In addition, the City's downtown area is home to Broward Community College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, the award-winning Broward County Main Library, federal, county and school district offices.
Golfing, fishing, and boating are among the many leisure activities enjoyed by both visitors and residents. Several cultural, historic, and scientific resource facilities are located in the Fort Lauderdale area including the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Broward County has the nation's largest fully accredited school system, eleven colleges and universities, and four career and technical centers. Close to 40 hospitals serve the medical needs of our community.
Housing
Known as the Venice of North America, Fort Lauderdale contains numerous canal neighborhoods with direct access to the Intracoastls waterway. Residents can choose between oceanfront, canal front, downtown, or suburban communities.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 163,160. Fort Lauderdale covers 31.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 8 feet above sea level. Area codes: 954, 754
Weather
Ft. Lauderdale, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 90.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 59.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Ft. Lauderdale is 64.19 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 10.01 Inches.
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